Monday, October 3, 2011

Guess what? Today is my 3rd Blogiversary. I know you've had this day marked on your calendar, waiting with baited breath for this significant milestone to arrive. Just kidding. Even I almost forgot. Last year I totally forgot about it, and this year, by sheer luck, I happened to think to check before it came around, so I thought it would be fun to have a little giveaway!

First of all, thank you so much for visiting this corney blog about quilting. Thank you for the kind comments and encouragement that you leave. I will be honest - some days blogging stresses me out. I worry about getting my pictures to look the way I want them to in my mind, I often kick myself for writing blog posts late at night when my brain has already shut off for the day and then worry that what I wrote sounded whiney or incoherent, and I'm often plagued by that nasty, un-healthy 'comparison/inadequacy' menace to all bloggers. Throw in the guilt I often feel about not always having the time I'd like to respond to every comment or meet everyone's requests (I'm a chronic "pleaser" so this can get rough), not to mention the guilt and worrying whether my time at the computer is the best use of my time. :)

BUT I'm so grateful for the nice feedback you give me regarding my hobby, for supporting my little etsy shop, and for the fun opportunities that have come since starting this blog. By far my favorite part of this adventure has been the great people I've met (some times in real life and sometimes in cyberspace) since jumping into the blogosphere. That is by far the funnest part - you awesome people!

So to thank you, I have a few giveaways with no-strings attached. Thanks to the generosity of Amanda Murphy and Robert Kaufman fabrics I have 2 Ten-Square (42 10" squares) collections and 2 Roll-ups (42 2.5" strips) of Amanda's newest collection, Veranda to share. I'll be giving away one set of both and one of each. (see top photo.)

And I wanted to give away something totally "Diary of a Quilter." So I've got a little bundle put together of an I-spy charm-pack, some American Jane pennant triangles and a few goodies I collected at Market last spring. This means we'll have 4 winners! First winner gets first pick of the prizes, and so on.

Leave one comment until Friday, October 7, midnight MST. I'll randomly pick a winner sometime over the weekend and announce on Monday.

Happy three years! I love your blog just how it is - brain turned off or not - it keeps it real, you know? Your blog is what got me interested in the vintage fabric look, so thank YOU! Here's to many more years of blogging and sewing happiness!

i don't often get to look at blogs (in part because i am working on my first-ever quilt!), but when i do, i like to come here for so much inspiration. you've taught me so much, too. thanks for all that you share!

and thanks to you, amanda murphy and robert kaufman for this great give-away opportunity!

Woohoo! Three years! I LooooooOOOooOve your blog. :) I think your tutorials are great and I plan to make a couple snowflake pillows for Christmas time. :) Thanks for all your hard work on the blog--we really appreciate it!!!!

Congrats on 3 years....And I looked back on a earlier blog..March 16, 2009..vintage kids..oh I love that...super cute also the Retro Christmas also..Thanks for the chance to win....And good luck on many more years on your blog...

Congrats!!! I loved this post. It was so nice to read that I am not the only one that worries about how my blog sounds, or if I should be using so much time blogging. And I couldn't agree more that the best part of blogging is all the friends you meet. I can't wait to meet you in real life this weekend at the Sewing Summit!!

Happy Blogiversary! I started a quilt blog a few years ago and just let it wane .... it takes a lot of time and effort and I definitely appreciate it because I enjoy reading - so thank you for your time and efforts! Here's to many, many more posts.

Thank You so much for blogging. I read your blog and learned so much from you. I just started to piece quilt last week and thanks to you I can do it.. I love your tutorials they've helped so much!Shellie N

I am a 57 year old woman who has not made a quilt in 25 years. I've stopped working and am feeling the urge to quilt again. I am so impressed by your blog and all the quilts and pictures that you take the time to post. It is amazing to me that young Moms can do all that you do! I love, love, love the tutorials and plan on making a few for baby gifts. The charm packs, jellyrolls, etc. are all new to me and so exciting. I'd love to win any of your prizes. Keep up the good work and know that you are inspiring to me and many others I'm sure!Cindy Naglee

Happy Anniversary! I love getting a peek into your sewing projects and hearing about the funnies in your life. So glad we can keep in touch through our blogs! By the way, I LOVE the baby quilt your just finished. Love the colors and all the fun prints. You are Amazing! Hope you and the family are doing well and adjusting to school life. Can you believe our girls are in Jr. High?! Seriously makes me feel old. :)

I love your blog! Congratulations on three years! You've inspired me to start quilting, and I just got a machine from a friend last week, and put together a crib-sized quilt over the weekend. Thanks for the inspiration and creativity you provide.

Let's see if this actually posts! I have tried a few times, but to no avail. I LOVE your blog. My introduction into quilting was a slow one, and at present, my machine is collecting dust. However, I am hoping to jump back into it, head first, now that the weather here in the South is finally getting cooler. 'Cause let's face it, it's hard to think about how cozy a quilt is when it's 98 degrees!

Congrats on blogging for 3 years. I first came upon your blog from one of the easy bricks quilt that you designed for Moda Bake Shop - and it was the first quilt that I made! Once again, congrats. I look forward to reading more blog posts.

I just recently found your blog, and I find it very inspirational! I always feel so motivated to dig out my sewing machine after reading my quilting blogs. Congrats on 3 year, and here is hoping for many more to come!

Congrats! Starting up and getting a following is not easy, but your blog is one of my favorites. Inspiring for those of us just starting out and crossing out fingers someone likes our quilts as much as we do! :-)

Happy 3 years Amy!I agree with you, blogging can be stressful at times, and I definately at times feel that feeling of comparison/ inadequacy. But at the same time it is an adventure, and I have met so many online friends, and met some in real life too (like you).And Sewing summit is this weekend and we get to meet more friends, yay!

I am so glad to be one of your "peeps"! If I hadn't found your blog, I would have never attempted to start quilting in the first place. I have done numerous table runners and I'm working on the Vintage I-Spy quilt right now! Thanks so much Amy. :)

Happy Blogiversary! I'd have to say a big "thank you" to you for putting in the time to make such a great blog! It has really been a great resource for me being a new sewer. So, thank you! And great giveaway by the way! :)

Happy Blogiversary! I have loved getting to know you through the great wide interwebs. It is so fun to meet people who obsess about fabric as much as I do. It makes me feel less geeky to have geeked out friends too. :)

I made my first quilt top two years ago but had never been brave enough to do an entire quilt without begging help from my mother in law- until I stumbled across your blog. Your tutorial teaching how to bind a quilt was so clear and easy to understand that I finally gave it a try. I finished my first "solo quilt" a few weeks before my daughter was born. She sleeps with it every night. Thanks for your great blog!

You're sweet and I love your blog. It's one of my favorites and one of the first ones I discovered in Blog land! Thanks for all you have taught me! Congratulations and best wishes in all the years to come!

I have been a follower on Goggle Reader for some time and so enjoy your blog! You have nothing to worry about because your photos are awesome and your content is so current to today's quilting. I use your photos as my screen saver so hope you don't mind. Just keep up the great work!

hi Amy,happy blogiversary! I like your blog and I have been a follower since I´m blogging myself.Thanks for this great giveaway and the chance to win.You are very welcome to visit my blog too.BenteQuilter´s are all over the world :o)

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